Deva Vahana Stotram (Divine Vehicles of the Gods)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 9 sections
Vahanas Hindu Gods Divine Vehicles Multiple other
Invocation
Original
ॐ नमो देवों के वाहन, दिव्य शक्ति के प्रतीक। जन-जन के कल्याण हेतु, सकल जगत के रक्षक।
Transliteration
Om namo devon ke vahan, divya shakti ke prateek. Jan-jan ke kalyan hetu, sakal jagat ke rakshak.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the vehicles of the Gods, the symbols of divine power. For the welfare of all people, the protectors of the entire universe.
Lord Vishnu
Original
श्री विष्णु का वाहन गरुड़, पक्षीराज बलवान। आकाश मार्ग में उड़ते, रखते सबका ध्यान।
Transliteration
Shri Vishnu ka vahan Garuda, pakshiraj balwaan. Akash marg mein udte, rakhte sabka dhyan.
Meaning / Translation
Lord Vishnu's vehicle is Garuda, the powerful king of birds. Flying through the paths of the sky, he keeps everyone in mind/protection.
Lord Shiva
Original
शिव शंकर का नंदी है, वृषभ रूप महान। भक्ति भाव से मस्तक पर, करते प्रभु का ध्यान।
Transliteration
Shiva Shankar ka Nandi hai, vrisabh roop mahaan. Bhakti bhav se mastak par, karte prabhu ka dhyan.
Meaning / Translation
Lord Shiva's vehicle is Nandi, the great bull. With a spirit of devotion, he focuses on the Lord.
Lord Ganesha
Original
प्रथम पूज्य गणेश जी का, मूषक वाहन प्यारा। बाधाओं को हर लेते, संकट को टालने वाला।
Transliteration
Pratham poojya Ganesh ji ka, Mushika vahan pyaara. Badhaon ko har lete, sankat ko taalne wala.
Meaning / Translation
The beloved vehicle of the first worshipped Ganesha is the mouse. He removes obstacles and averts all troubles.
Goddess Durga
Original
माँ दुर्गा की सवारी सिंह, शक्ति का है प्रमाण। असुरों का मर्दन करते, पावन दिव्य विधान।
Transliteration
Maa Durga ki sawari Simha, shakti ka hai pramaan. Asuron ka mardan karte, paavan divya vidhaan.
Meaning / Translation
Mother Durga's mount is the Lion, which is proof of her power. Following divine laws, she destroys the demons.
Goddess Saraswati
Original
विद्या देवी सरस्वती का, हंस श्वेत विशाल। ज्ञान और विवेक का, देते सदा संकेत।
Transliteration
Vidya Devi Saraswati ka, Hans shwet vishaal. Gyaan aur vivek ka, dete sada sanket.
Meaning / Translation
The Goddess of knowledge, Saraswati, has the large white Swan as her vehicle. It always symbolizes knowledge and wisdom.
Goddess Lakshmi
Original
लक्ष्मी माता का उल्लू, धन का है आधार। अंधकार में भी दिखाए, समृद्धि का द्वार।
Transliteration
Lakshmi Mata ka Uluka, dhan ka hai aadhaar. Andhkar mein bhi dikhaye, samriddhi ka dwaar.
Meaning / Translation
Goddess Lakshmi's owl is the foundation of wealth. Even in the darkness, it shows the door to prosperity.
Lord Kartikeya
Original
कार्तिकेय का मोर सुहावन, रण का है सम्मान। देवों के सेनापति का, अद्भुत है गुणगान।
Transliteration
Kartikeya ka Mor suhaavan, ran ka hai sammaan. Devon ke senapati ka, adbhut hai gungaan.
Meaning / Translation
Lord Kartikeya's beautiful peacock represents the honor of the battlefield. The praises of the commander of the gods are wonderful.
Conclusion
Original
सभी देवों के वाहन पावन, कर रहे सबका उद्धार। चरणों में इनके शीश झुकाएं, पाकर सुख अपार।
Transliteration
Sabhi devon ke vahan paavan, kar rahe sabka uddhaar. Charanon mein inke sheesh jhukayein, paakar sukh apaar.
Meaning / Translation
All the holy vehicles of the gods are performing the salvation of all. Let us bow our heads at their feet to attain infinite happiness.